1.1 ,This test method evaluates an engine oil's resistance to aeration in automotive diesel engine service. It is commonly referred to as the Caterpillar-C13 Engine-Oil Aeration Test (COAT). The test is conducted under high-engine-speed (1800 ,r/min), zero-load conditions using a specified Caterpillar 320 ,kW, direct-injection, turbocharged, after-cooled, six-cylinder diesel engine designed for heavy-duty, on-highway truck use. This test method was developed as a replacement for Test Method D6894.
Note 1: ,Companion test methods used to evaluate engine oil performance for specification requirements are discussed in the latest revision of Specification D4485.